23 May 2023

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Slate electric flosser recognized at American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session

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In April, at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 2023 Annual Session in Chicago, a revolutionary flosser received recognition at the New Products Showcase.

All attending orthodontists were eligible to be Showcase judges and selected the Slate Electric Flosser as one of its winners, according to a news release.

Orthodontists are some of the product's biggest fans. They're not only recommending the Slate Flosser to their patients — they're using it themselves.

The electric flosser combines high-grade floss with 12,000 sonic vibrations per minute, while the patent-pending Bracket Sweeps remove the plaque and bacteria that form around the brackets. Located on the back of the floss head is a tongue scraper which cleans the tongue for a complete oral care experience.

Users choose either the standard floss head or the orthodontic floss head made for adults and kids with braces.

The challenge of flossing with braces prompted dentist Dr. Danny Snyder to invent the flosser.

"I have five kids that either are in braces or soon will be," said Snyder, who co-founded the company with his wife, Brynn. "When my braces came off, I had cavities that were preventable with regular flossing. I wanted to create something to help my children avoid the same fate."

Dr. Scott Ralph, an orthodontist, said in the news release that he believes this product can do that. He's encouraging his patients to try it.

"Ninety percent of our patients with braces won't floss with regular floss because it's too cumbersome," Ralph said. "Fifty percent of those won't floss with water, either."

Neglecting to floss leads to the accumulation of plaque and bacteria that produces acid. That acid breaks down tooth enamel causing inflammation of the gum tissue. The resulting problems can quickly snowball.

"The Slate flosser is way quicker than manual flossing, and it's more thorough," said Ralph. This is a step above."

Snyder said the fact that dental and orthodontic communities are recognizing and embracing the product is extremely gratifying.

For more information about Slate Electric Flossers visit https://slateflosser.com/.